Fly Fishing in Curecanti National Recreation Area

In Curecanti National Recreation Area, Kokanee Salmon, as well as Brown, Rainbow, Brook, and Cutthroat Trout can be caught using flies. Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. The fall spawning season is the best time to fish for Kokanee with flies.

The Gunnison River provides excellent fly fishing with good chances for catching large trout. The Lake Fork of the Gunnison River (Gateview) is more challenging, but also provides excellent fish habitat and sizeable trout. While the reservoirs are best fished from boats using artificial lures, fly fishing can be good in areas where there is fresh water flowing in from tributaries or drainages.

Fly fishing in the small creeks provides the best opportunity to catch fish. Curecanti provides access to public lands for the numerous small creeks feeding Blue Mesa Reservoir. Curecanti Creek and Blue Creek (boat access only at Blue Creek) are tributaries of Morrow Point Reservoir; and Cimarron and Crystal Creek empty into Crystal Reservoir. Make sure that you check the property boundaries prior to fishing to ensure that you are not fishing on private land.

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The appropriate fly fishing gear can make the difference between a successful outing and a bust trip. Most of the fish that are caught on fly are done so using lightweight gear with a matched rod and line weight of between 2 and 7, 2 being extremely light and 7 being considerably more than is necessary. Without the proper fly, the fish will not take interest.

Flies that work in all seasons include the Orange Stimulator, Atoms, Royal Wolfs, Pheasant Tails, Elk Hair Caddis, and other Caddis. During the early spring and fall, streamers work well in most of the waters of Curecanti.

The tentative hatch schedule for the Gunnison area is May-Mayflies, June-Green Drakes, July/August-Stoneflies, and August Wooley Bugger and Leaches.

In addition to the fly rod and fly, a net and hemostats will aid in the successful release of live fish by minimizing handling stress.

Fish become stressed through capture and handling which upsets their blood chemistry. The effects can be cumulative and decimate a fish. We recommend these actions to increase the survival chances of a catch and release fish:

* Bring the fish in as quickly as possible.
* Use barbless hooks, or crimp the barbs with needle nose pliers.
* Minimize handling the fish. Be sure your hands or net is wet before touching the fish. Use a net with knotless mesh.
* Keep the fish in the water. It preserves its protective slime coat.
* Use a hook disgorger to remove hooks in the throat. Do not remove a deep hook, but cut the line just above the lure.
* Use a heavy leader line, which exerts maximum pressure on the fish.
* Gently hold fish in water facing upstream to allow it to gain equilibrium and add oxygen to its blood. Release it when it struggles.

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When it comes to fly fishing tackle, there are many things that could be considered a part of that group. I will be going over a few of the things that you should have when you are out fly fishing, more than just the fly fishing rod and reel.

I will start off with the bait, which consists of flies. Flies are designed to copy live insects and there are a large variety of kinds that can use as different fish prefer different food. The types of flies that are out there are dry, nymph, popping, wet and stream flies.

Next important thing is the type of fishing line you will be using. In fly fishing the weight of the line is very important, as it is used to cast the fly out, unlike regualr saltwater and freshwater fishing with conventional rods. You will have to make sure that the line will fit the reel and work with it properly.

When you are fly fishing, more than likely you will be standing in the water, which is also known as wading. For this you will need a pair of waders to put on. There are many styles of waders that are out there and you will have to pick a pair that will meet your criteria of fly fishing.

You will also need a fishing vest with lots of pockets that will hold your flies, line, and other pieces of gear. The pockets should fasten with Velcro so that you have easy access to what you need. You dont want to be on the water and realize you need a different fly only to miss out on a passing school of fish because you were fumbling with your pockets.

Having a pair of good fishing pliers is also a good idea to have on hand. You can keep them in your vest or your waders. The pliers make the process of removing the hook from the fished mouth a much easier task, and also increasing the fishes chance of survival.

Another thing that you can have as a part of your fly fishing gear, but not absolutely necessary, is a water proof camera. Nothing will help you remember those fly fishing trips like a picture, especially if you land a big one!

When you are amassing your fly fishing gear, things can eventually get out of hand. Many fly fishermen have an abundance of gear with the possibility that they might need something specific in a certain situation. Thats just fine, but the essentials that are listed above are a start!

There are many ways to fish for trout, but few are more effective than bait fishing. Let's take a look at some tips to help you be more effective when bait fishing for these multi-colored beauties. We can sum it up in three easy steps.

When done properly, which this article will help you with, bait fishing for trout is also an art in the manner that some other fishing methods are. If you can follow all of these methods you will do fine. All of which will make you a much more efficient and effective trout angler.

Use light fishing line. When bait fishing for trout you want to use fishing line that's as light as you feel comfortable with. I personally use four pound test monofilament when bait fishing. Actually four pound test is that I use for all of my trout fishing. Six pound test is okay as well, but anything heavier than this should not be employed. You want your bait to be what the trout stay focused on, and the heavier your fishing line is the more apt the trout are to see it. I suppose you can guess what happens if the trout detect your line? Yep, they are much less apt to bite.

Use a bait bag. When bait fishing, many times that bait is live worms, and when using live worms as bait you need to have and efficient and effective way to carry said worms. The simplest way to accomplish this task is to use a bait bag. With a bait bag your worms are always at your fingertips waiting to be used and you'll never have to search for your bait again. This simple act, gives you more time with your line in the water (where the trout are) rather than out of the water while you look for your worms.

Use the right kind of hooks. Gang hooks are the most effective way to present bait while fishing. This is especially true in the case of live worms. These hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, which enable you to present bait in a realistic manner. Always use gang hooks when bait fishing for trout, or any other species of fish for that matter.

When it comes to bait fishing for trout, these three tips will have you much more effective. Use one or all of them on your next fishing excursion and find out for yourself just how great these tips are.

There are many ways to fish for trout, but few are more effective than bait fishing. Let's take a look at some tips to help you be more effective when bait fishing for these multi-colored beauties. We can sum it up in three easy steps.

When done properly, which this article will help you with, bait fishing for trout is as much of an art form as any manner of fishing has ever been proclaimed to be. Below you will find three main points to keep in mind, all of which will make you a much more efficient and effective trout angler.

Use light fishing line. When bait fishing for trout you want to use fishing line that's as light as you feel comfortable with. I personally use four pound test monofilament when bait fishing. Actually four pound test is that I use for all of my trout fishing. Six pound test is okay as well, but anything heavier than this should not be employed. You want your bait to be what the trout stay focused on, and the heavier your fishing line is the more apt the trout are to see it. I suppose you can guess what happens if the trout detect your line? Yep, they are much less apt to bite.

Use a bait bag when you are trout fishing. When bait fishing, many times that bait is live worms, and when using live worms as bait you need to have and efficient and effective way to carry said worms. With a bait bag your worms are always at your fingertips waiting to be used and you'll never have to search for your bait again. This simple act, gives you more time with your line in the water (where the trout are) rather than out of the water while you look for your worms.

Gang hooks are the most effective way to present bait while fishing. This is especially true in the case of live worms. These hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, which enable you to present bait in a realistic manner. This makes a huge difference when bait fishing for trout. Of course, the more you can make your bait look natural in the water, will allow you to get the most strikes. Anything that doesn't look natural will spook the trout.

Fishing is fun and an art. When you do it right, you can have such a great time. Take these simple steps and you will soon find that you are dominating the streams.